Living with roommates can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when pets are involved. In this shared college house, one roommate decided to adopt a cat, while another has a collection of beautiful (but toxic to animals) houseplants. Despite taking precautions, the cat got sick after chewing on one of the plants. Now, the cat owner wants the plant owner to pay the vet bill. But who’s really responsible?
The Housemates and the Cat

The Plant Lover’s Precautions

A Day of Panic

The Cat’s Misadventure

The Vet Visit and Recovery

The Blame Game Begins

Angry Roommates

Plants and Precautions ⚠️

Sharing and Borrowing ️

The Calm After the Storm ☮️

Apologies and Solutions

Pet Insurance and Old Doors

The Love for Plants ❤️

Lease Ending and Moving On

Resolving the Roommate Rumble ️
After a tense situation, the roommates managed to find a peaceful resolution. The cat is recovering, and the plant-loving roommate apologized for shifting the blame. They even offered to buy cat grass to deter the feline from munching on toxic plants. With pet insurance in the works and a lease ending soon, it seems like everyone’s ready to move on from this dramatic episode. Let’s dive into the internet’s thoughts on this prickly predicament…
Who’s responsible for the cat’s vet bill?
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Roommate’s cat got sick, but NTA. Offer a lock, not payment.

Both roommates responsible for cat’s vet bill.


NTA, leaving the door open was a common mistake

Cat’s vet bill drama resolved with NTA’s innocence



Roommate’s negligence leads to cat’s vet bill. NTA.


NTA for closing door, but tips for low-cost pet-proofing

Roommate takes and damages property, regardless of plant toxicity.

Roommate expects OP to pay for her pet’s vet bill.

Cat’s vet bill: NTA says it’s roommate’s responsibility

Roommate conflict over cat’s vet bill and responsibility. NTA suggests clarification.

Cat’s vet bill: Roommate left the door open, NTA

Roommate debates responsibility for cat’s plant destruction.

Roommate’s cat destroyed a plant, now what?

You’re in the clear! NTA for not paying vet bills

Fair solution for cat’s vet bill after toxic plant incident.

Not the a**hole for the cat’s vet bill

Roommate drama over cat’s vet bill – NTA or YTA?

Roommate refuses to pay for cat’s vet bill. NTA stands strong.

Roommate left door open, but who pays for cat’s vet bill?

Respect boundaries and split the vet bill. NTA

Roommate’s cat caused damage, but OP shouldn’t be blamed.

Roommate’s cat got sick from toxic plants, NTA for vet bill.

Cat ate toxic plants, got sick. Housemate not responsible.

Who’s responsible for the vet bill? An interesting perspective

Ready to pack up and leave? NTA says yes!

Roommate blames wrong person for cat’s vet bill

Cat owner shamed for vet bill after toxic plant ingestion

Roommate’s forgetfulness leads to expensive crisis, NTA suggests solution

Plant owner not responsible for roommate’s cat vet bill

Don’t take the blame for someone else’s mistake

Owning a pet means taking responsibility for their bills.

No blame game here. Owner pays vet bill for their cat.

Taking responsibility for a pet’s accidents: NTA but kinda TA

Roommate’s negligence caused cat’s illness, NTA not responsible.

Roommate neglects cat’s health, OP takes blame and responsibility. NTA

Cat ate something it shouldn’t have, but who’s to blame?
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NTA, roommates responsible for cat’s vet bill, unfair to blame you

Roommate refuses to pay for cat’s vet bill. NTA explains responsibility.

Roommate’s cat gets injured, NTA suggests owner pays vet bill.

Who left the door open? Roommate drama over cat’s vet bill

Cat owner should have seen inevitable risk. NTA.

Cat owner questions vet bill after cat eats pothos plant

Learn about the dangers of pothos plants for cats

Op is NTA for cat’s vet bill, but plants are TA

Cat owner takes precautions, but who’s responsible for vet bill?

Cat lover defends OP and suggests safe plants for roommate’s cat

Roommate’s negligence caused cat’s illness. NTA.


Who’s responsible for the cat’s vet bill? Owner or roommate?

Tips for keeping your cat away from your plants.

Not the a**hole for the cat’s vet bill

Accidental vet bill sparks roommate blame game. NTA wins.

Roommate’s cat ate poisonous plants, who’s responsible for vet bill?

Roommate’s cat vet bill: NTA, but should careless roommate pay?
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Roommate refuses to pay for cat’s vet bill. NTA stands firm.

Lock it up! Splitting vet bill causes roommate rift

Cat drama resolved! NTA took precautions to protect cat

Closed room, open debate: Who’s responsible for cat’s vet bill?

Roommate’s cat gets sick, NTA blames careless roommate for vet bill
